RADIO HOST DEVON MATTHEWS PASSES

Trinidad and Tobago was sent into shock and mourning when Soca Artiste/MC/ Radio Talk Show host Devon Matthews died suddenly early sunday morning. Reports are that Devon Matthews collapsed backstage after performing onstage at Tribe's Festival of the Bands at St Mary's College Grounds. He was pronounced dead at the St Clair Medical Facility early Sunday morning. It is believed that he suffered a heart attack.

Devon Matthews has been performing soca for over a decade and is a popular dj at RED 96.7FM.

He placed third at the International Soca Monarch Competition in 2017 with his hit “The Journey” which he performed with Ella Andell.

"The TRIBE" family joins the rest of the nation in mourning the sudden passing of DJ, Soca Artiste and cultural advocate Devon Matthews."

"We offer sincere condolences to his family, friends and fans."

"The entertainment and cultural sector has lost a strong versatile talent whose star was on the rise. He will be greatly missed. May he Rest in Peace."